October 28, 2011 9:34 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer3 Comments
An employee violates company policy by not calling in during his FMLA leave, gets fired, and sues. Seems like an easy case for the employer, right? Perhaps not. Read on to learn more about what happened.
October 24, 2011 9:53 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer30 Comments
A worker publicly mocks another employee’s religious beliefs, while a supervisor stands idly by. To top it off, the company allowed a film poking fun at organized religion to play in the break room during work hours. Did the company just allow an act of religious discrimination? Read on to find out.
October 21, 2011 10:40 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
You might think employees comparing salaries is bad for morale, but think twice about putting an end to such discussions. Doing so could open the doors to a mountain of legal troubles. Read on to learn more about why you should let these conversations continue.
October 19, 2011 10:25 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
One of the best ways to destroy employee morale is to give employees traditional performance evaluations. Research indicates that annual reviews can erode employee engagement. So what’s the best way to give feedback without disengaging employees? Read on to learn a better way to evaluate employees.
October 17, 2011 9:30 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
There’s one key driver of respect that managers often don’t take advantage of: your demonstrated ability to do what you ask your staff to do. Nothing gets favorable notice from employees quite like the boss pitching in on a job. Read on to learn why its important for managers to show they can still walk the walk.
October 14, 2011 10:11 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Line supervisors need to be able to recognize a request for an ADA accommodation when one arises. But a request for accommodation might not be as obvious as you’d think. Read on to learn what kinds of statements could be a cue to start the interactive process.
October 10, 2011 9:48 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Recent surveys show that more than any other factor, job satisfaction hinges on opportunities for employees to do what they do best. Read on to learn more about what this survey revealed, and how this knowledge can help you retain employees.
October 7, 2011 9:40 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Employers using social media to investigate job candidates has become a growing trend in the last few years. But to avoid potentially crippling lawsuits, managers need a standard policy if they’re going to evaluate job candidates via social media. Read on to see a few ideas on what managers should and shouldn’t do.
October 5, 2011 9:55 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer14 Comments
So you’ve got an employee who’s poisoning morale and fueling dissent. In short, he’s got a bad attitude. What can you do about it? Read on to learn what managers should never say or do when faced with a bad attitude employee.
September 30, 2011 9:56 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer3 Comments
HR pros know how important it is to investigate employee harassment complaints, rapidly and thoroughly. But what if the people you interview lie? Are you legally responsible for failing to get to the bottom of things? Read on to see what two recent court cases had to say about it.
